$($Solving for n with$$ non$-$annual periods$)$Approximately how many years would it take for an investment to grow fivefold if it were invested at $17$ percent compounded semiannually$?$ Assume that you invest $$$$1$ today.

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If you invest $$$$1$ at $17$ percent compounded semiannually$,$ about how many years would it take for your investment to grow fivefold to $$$$5?($Hint$$: Remember to convert your calculator solution to$$ years.$)$

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